2012 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SA62 PFZ
2012 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 83,098 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA62 PFZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 83,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA62 PFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Kia Sportage (SA62 PFZ) between September 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA62 PFZ Mileage History
- 24/09/201510,956 mi
- 22/09/201616,393 mi+5,437 mi
- 27/09/201722,733 mi+6,340 mi
- 28/09/201722,733 mi
- 18/09/201826,767 mi+4,034 mi
- 19/09/201826,771 mi+4 mi
- 10/05/201930,472 mi+3,701 mi
- 28/07/202037,230 mi+6,758 mi
- 26/08/202144,248 mi+7,018 mi
- 10/08/202255,540 mi+11,292 mi
- 15/08/202362,969 mi+7,429 mi
- 15/08/202362,970 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202469,677 mi+6,707 mi
- 13/10/202577,288 mi+7,611 mi
- 15/10/202577,289 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202683,098 mi+5,809 mi
- 29/09/202683,098 mi
Average of roughly 6,550 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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